THE CASE FOR PATERNITY LEAVE IN GHANA: IMPERATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR GENDER PARITY
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to make a persuasivecase for the provision of paid paternity leave for fathers in Ghana bydescribing several benefits of paternity leave to the family and the businessas a whole. The paper examines the... [ view full abstract ]
The aim of this paper is to make a persuasive
case for the provision of paid paternity leave for fathers in Ghana by
describing several benefits of paternity leave to the family and the business
as a whole. The paper examines the arguments for paternity leave through series
literature review, the position of law on paid paternity leave in Ghana and its
implications for gender parity. The paper also presents examples of countries that
have ratify the ILO conventions on paternity leave provisions and enshrined
them in their country specific legal regulatory frameworks. Given the diverse benefits of paid paternity leave around the world, the need for paternity leave has
become a necessity if not obligatory. The paper makes a strong case for
expedite action on the amendment of Ghana’s labour law to incorporate at least
five days paid leave for fathers in relation to childbirth in Ghana.
Authors
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Michael Asiedu-Gyensare
(University of Education, Winneba)
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Olivia Anku-tsede
(University of Ghana Business School)
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Elisha Kunu
(University of Education, Winneba)
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Lucky Enyonam Kumedzro
(University of Education, Winneba)
Topic Area
Topics: Social Issues in Management in the Context of Africa
Session
OP-SIM4 » Managing Social Challenges in Africa (10:00 - Thursday, 4th January, Room 6, 9th Floor)
Paper
Paternity_leave_paper.docx
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